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SM62 EAC

2012 Mazda 2

Black Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

121,034 mi
Last recorded121,034 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM62 EAC
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 121,034 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2026 121,033 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2025 102,565 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material light corrosion on main front to offside rear brake pipe @ nearside rear floor pan area (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 22 Jan 2025 102,559 miles

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both sides front (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Service brake excessively fluctuating both sides front (1.2.1 (e))

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure nearside rear tyre inner sidewall split (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material light corrosion on main front to offside rear brake pipe @ nearside rear floor pan area (1.1.11 (c))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides rear (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 13 Aug 2024 102,552 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Service brake excessively fluctuating both front brake discs warped/fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure nearside rear tyre inner sidewall split/torn (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively slight fluctuation/ovalisation starting in offside rear brake drum (1.2.1 (e))

nearside wiper split

Pass 17 Aug 2023 95,733 miles

brake pipes starting to corroded at ends

Fail 17 Aug 2023 95,731 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

brake pipes starting to corroded at ends

central heat shield loose

Pass 16 Aug 2022 86,834 miles

both front tyres worn on outer edges and low 3-4mm

both headlights intensity poor

drivers seat belt slow in operation

Pass 11 Aug 2021 77,306 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 67,983 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2020 67,976 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 60,529 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2019 60,523 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Fuel tank exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Aug 2018 48,486 miles

both rear tyres perished

Pass 17 Jul 2017 35,767 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 24,823 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 12,735 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda 2?

Based on 1,902,862 MOT tests across 147,013 vehicles.

78.4%
Pass Rate
5,024
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
147,013
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 18,380
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 16,451
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SM62 EAC is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Black with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 2012 Mazda 2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.9% with a typical mileage of 46,811 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mazda 2 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 18,380 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SM62 EAC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda 2 typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 14 years old, this Mazda 2 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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SM62 EAC is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 14 December 2012.

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